USES OF CRESP INJECTION
- Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
- Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
BENEFITS OF CRESP INJECTION
In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. CKD can lead to anemia. CRESP 500MCG Injection can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. Taking this injection improves the quality of life.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CRESP INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of CRESP
- Abdominal pain
- High blood pressure
- Rash
- Injection site pain
- Breathlessness
- Cough
- Peripheral edema
- Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Convulsion
- Thromboembolism
HOW TO USE CRESP INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW CRESP INJECTION WORKS
CRESP 500MCG Injection is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA). It works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones which produces red blood cells) to produce more red blood cells.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with CRESP 500MCG Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CRESP 500MCG Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CRESP 500MCG Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
CRESP 500MCG Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
CRESP 500MCG Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of CRESP 500MCG Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
CRESP 500MCG Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CRESP 500MCG Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CRESP INJECTION?
If you miss a dose of CRESP 500MCG Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
